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    H A V A N A 
in  H A R L E M   II
21st March 2020

W O R K S H O P  
Cuban dances  for Swing dancers  (not exclusively)
with  LISANDRA CERVANTES
&
P A R T Y
Cuban & Swing  dance & music  from the 1930s, 40s & 50s and
with live Swing music


W O R K S H O P
Saturday, 21st March 2020
3 - 6 pm    //   3 h for 36 €, reduced 30 €
at Swingspiration   //   Körtestr. 10, 10967 Berlin-Kreuzberg
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It is easy to see and feel: the Lindy Hop and many Cuban dances are deeply rooted in African culture. Their grounded, rhythmic and at ease character as well as freedom and naturalness of movement strongly represent this heritage. And furthermore, the cultural melting pot of late 1920’s New York brought together musicians and composers from Harlem, Cuba and Puerto Rico, all influencing each other, offering and creating a rich landscape of dance music; including Swing. In the 1930s to 50s, New York's many ballrooms like the Savoy were cooking with various styles of music and dance, and old timers claim that “everybody danced everything”. So it is no surprise that the HERRÄNG DANCE CAMP added Cuban Dances to their program.

All Lindy Hop lovers are hence cordially invited to gain a deeper idea of Swing by diving into Cuban dance culture for at least a day. Especially its quality of movement is a distinct part of Authentic Jazz  and the Lindy Hop. Our workshop teacher Lisandra Cervantes has over 20 years of experience in teaching Cuban dances to offer to further your dancing. And her so very beautiful and knowledgeable way of moving her body is a treasure in itself. A sure prognosis: Her ease and calm will rub off on you already by watching her move.
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In the evening we will celebrate the conjunction of Swing and Cuban culture with a dance feast at NOU, where quite a few meetings of different dance forms have already joyously happened with UPTOWN LODOWN.
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A B O U T   
L I S A N D R A    C E R V A N T E S
Cuba-born and raised Lisandra Cervantes finished her studies of various Cuban dances after 6 years at the University of Arts in Havana and has been teaching ever since. She has plenty of experience in conveying her culture and expertise to dance students from different kinds of culture and background. Living in Berlin for several years, she certainly knows her way around all peculiarities of movement.  Watch Lisandra dance!   ➢➣➢

L I S A N D R A    C E R V A N T E S

P A R T Y  
with live Swing music
Saturday, 21st March 2020
9 pm   //  8-10 €
6,5 € for workshop participants
at NOU Tango Mitte   //   Chausseestr. 120, 10115 Berlin

Get your dose of caribbean ease and good old swinging happiness with live Swing music and djed Cuban and Swing music from the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

20:00   Swing taster by Berlin Hop
21:00   Dance floor opens
21:30   Cuban dance  act by Lisandra, followed by a short taster to just join in.
21:45   Band starts playing

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The party takes place thanks to  generous cooperation with: